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MOYLAN, KING-HINDS CALL FOR EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON 

POTENTIAL DEEP-SEA MINING NEAR GUAM AND ROTA

(Washington, D.C.) Congressman James C. Moylan announced that Guam is among the 18 States and Territories approved to move forward under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a major step toward improving internet access across the island and lowering costs for families and small businesses.

CONGRESSMAN MOYLAN CO-LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO REINSTATE DE MINIMIS PROTECTIONS FOR GUAM & OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES (Washington, D.C.) – Congressman James Moylan has joined the delegates of the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa in introducing H.R. 5960 - Territorial De Minimis Exemption Act, bipartisan legislation to reverse the impacts of Executive Order 14324, which abruptly suspended the de minimis exemption for low-value shipments from the U.S. territories. 

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN RESOURCE GUIDE Below is a consolidated list of local and federal resources available during the federal government shutdown. Each item includes a summary plus direct contact information. Employees should have a federal ID or proof of employment/furlough when requesting assistance and are encouraged to contact banks, landlords, and utilities early.

"I welcome the court’s decision that prevents an immediate cutoff of SNAP and appreciate the administration seeking legal clarity; nonetheless, legal questions cannot replace Congress doing its job— we must fully fund benefits now so families don’t go hungry. 

(Hagåtña, Guam)—Congressman Moylan is reminding Guam’s students that the deadline to apply for a congressional nomination to the United States Service Academies is Wednesday, October 30, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. 

“I am aware of reports that the Administration is exploring the possibility of moving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) program from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services. Based on what has been reported, this proposal would mirror actions taken earlier this year to shift certain career and technical education programs to the Department of Labor, where day-to-day administration was transferred while the Department of Education retained oversight and leadership responsibilities. 

(Hagåtña, Guam) As the federal shutdown stretches into another week, Congressman James C. Moylan is urging compassion, clarity, and coordination for Guam’s families, workers, and retirees. “We know what people are asking right now—‘Will I get paid? Will I still have a job? How do I keep the lights on?’ These are real concerns, and our office is fighting every day to make sure no one faces hardship alone.”